15-10-2026
Indian School Sohar delivered an impressive performance at the CBSE Oman Cluster Chess Tournament 2026, held at Indian School Al Maabela on 11 and 12 September 2026, securing a Silver Medal in the Under-17 Boys’ Team category and a Bronze Medal in the Under-19 Girls’ Team category.
Team Events
Silver Medal – U-17 Boys’ Team: Varun Balakrishnan, Mikhilesh Dhivakar,
Bhuvan Reddy, Abaan Anwar Thazhathethil
Bronze Medal – U-19 Girls’ Team: Thamizh Thalavam Ramar, Harshini Guddeti
Akshara Sanjay Wadkar, Aysha Hanaan Md
Individual Board Winner - Varun Balakrishnan, Samarath B Gowda
Adding further to the pride of Indian School Sohar, the four members of the Under-17 Boys’ Team—Varun Balakrishnan, Mikhilesh Dhivakar, Bhuvan Reddy, and Abaan Anwar Thazhathethil have qualified to participate in the CBSE National Chess Tournament 2026–27, scheduled to be held at LA Blossoms School, Jalandhar, Punjab.
The students were trained and guided by Coach Mr. Nikhil More, whose dedicated efforts and systematic preparation played an important role in the teams’ success.
The President, Members of the School Management Committee, Principal, staff, and students congratulated all the participants and medal winners for their exceptional achievement. Principal Ms. Sanchita Verma extended her best wishes to the qualified players and wished the team continued success in the upcoming CBSE National Chess Tournament 2026–27.
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